Greater Iowa City, Inc.

Happy National Bike to Work Week! This week's Iowa City Lunch Connection will be at the Iowa City Bike Library. Hear updates about the Bike Master Plan from the Johnson County Iowa MPO and tour the facility. Tony and Zee with Da Flava Unit will be catering the lunch! Lunch Connections bring together business professionals, community leaders, and city officials. It is open to all! 📍Iowa City Bike Library 📅 May 15th, 12 - 1pm 🎫 Registration is optional at https://lnkd.in/gf5M2xsx #biketoworkweek #biketowork #bikeiowacity

Congratulations to Play It Again Sports for their successful ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand reopening! We enjoyed exploring the updated space, meeting the new staff & ownership, and hearing about their awesome deals.⚽️🎾⛳️🏑 For over 25 years, Play It Again Sports Iowa City has been the neighborhood sporting goods store providing great value and exceptional customer service in a clean and fun environment. They buy, trade and sell quality used and new sports items of all types which means great gear at great prices! Help us in congratulating them! We look forward to supporting them in their continued growth.

Behind the scenes! The Greater IC team helped set up Herky for his big reveal. Last Wednesday, 100 unique Herky statues took to the streets, each one a masterpiece designed by local artists. We had a blast helping with transportation and placement with our fellow community champions! 💪 #Herkyonparade View a map of all the Herky locations >>> https://lnkd.in/gcXuGTyJ

Mark your calendars for EntreFEST on June 13-14, 2024! This two-day conference focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation. With eight category sessions, attendees can customize their schedules to get the most out of the experience, covering topics from DEI & strategic partnerships to Tech & UI/UX. Tickets are available now >>> https://entrefest.com #entrefest2024 #entrefest24

Congratulations to Allspice Culinarium for their successful ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new location in Coralville. We enjoyed exploring their new space, meeting the staff, and hearing about their delicious products. AllSpice has the essential ingredients to make meals flavorful. This includes a huge selection of nearly 500 herbs, spices, blends, oils, balsamic vinegars, and specialty culinary products. Their in-store shopping experience is incredibly interactive and features Iowa’s first oil and vinegar-tasting bar. Help us in congratulating them! We look forward to supporting them in their continued growth.

Join South of 6 Business District and Dream City for an entrepreneur roundtable. Current and aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to enjoy dinner and learn about resources tailored for business growth. Date: May 9th at 6pm Location: 611 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City

Join us on May 9th for Build Johnson County! These quarterly meetings bring together members of the development, construction, and architectural + engineering community to connect with municipal leaders and discuss local trends + opportunities. This meeting will highlight historic preservation and adaptive reuse in the greater Iowa City area. All are invited to a happy hour following the meeting! View panelists and register >>> https://lnkd.in/gvPqGCXu

Are you looking for a business-to-business referral program? Join us at The Green House on May 7th from 4 - 6pm. You'll learn about our Referral Groups and connect with current members. The Greater IC Referral Groups connect non-competing business leaders to share leads, referrals, tips, information and advice that directly support each other's ability to drive business. Register >>> https://lnkd.in/gF4SE4U2

Are you interested in working in biopharmaceuticals? Join Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing to learn about careers and what it’s like working at a large biopharma company. This event is open to the public and includes opportunities for R&D scientists, interns, and business operations.

Introducing: Greater Herkonomics! Find him outside of MERGE Iowa City, next to the playground. Thank you to Ali Hval for transforming the Greater Iowa City, Inc. and Better Together 2030 - All in Vision Herky into an image of community pride and our collaborative spirit. Follow #HerkyOnParade and find Herky all over Johnson County at https://lnkd.in/gcXuGTyJ Herky is celebrating his 75th birthday with 75 new statues for all to enjoy. The project is also intended to draw new visitors to Johnson County, providing a substantial economic impact for business. We are proud to sponsor a Herky, champion the arts, and support a collaborative and thriving economy.